Wiki er visit

[stacidawn]

Can we bill for an er visit and an inpatient visit? Same provider and same date of service.

 

[mitchellde]

not if it is the same patient, you may combine the ER encounter with the inpatient, to arrive at one visit level.

 

[cmatson]

Sort of a long the same lines, patient was seen in the ER by our podiatrist due to a foot injury after being stepped on by a horse. He then performed surgery that day. Can our doc bill an ER visit along with surgery on the same day?

 

[mitchellde]

it is possible depending on the documentation. A slong as you meet the criteria of significant and separately identifiable evaluation then you can bill the E&M with a 25 modifier.